[[Image:Eglwys rhosllannerchrugog.png|thumb|275px]] '''Rhosllannerchrugog''' (occasionally written in English as ''Rhosllanerchrugog'') is a village, [[Communities in Wales|community]] and ecclesiastical parish in the [[County Borough of Wrexham]], [[Wales]]. The community contains the villages of Rhosllannerchrugog, Ponciau, Pant and Johnstown.

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A guide to genealogy in Rhosllannerchrugog, with information on where to find birth, baptism, marriage, death and burial records; census records; wills; cemeteries; maps; etc.

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'''Rhosllannerchrugog''' (formerly written in English as ''Rhosllanerchrugog'') is a village, [[Communities in Wales|community]] and ecclesiastical parish in the [[County Borough of Wrexham]], [[Wales]]. The community contains the villages of Rhosllannerchrugog, Ponciau, Pant and Johnstown.

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== History ==

== History ==

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The village was originally within the ancient parish of [[Ruabon, Wrexham|Ruabon]] and the district was referred to as '''Morton Above''' (i.e. Morton, or moor town, above Offa's Dyke) or '''Morton Wallichorum''' (the ''Welsh Morton''). In 1844 Morton Above became part of the newly created parish of Rhosllannerchrugog.

The village was originally within the ancient parish of [[Ruabon, Wrexham|Ruabon]] and the district was referred to as '''Morton Above''' (i.e. Morton, or moor town, above Offa's Dyke) or '''Morton Wallichorum''' (the ''Welsh Morton''). In 1844 Morton Above became part of the newly created parish of Rhosllannerchrugog.

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The parish church of St. John the Evangelist, built on the outskirts of the village in 1852, was consecrated on 4 October 1853. Although now closed, the building is listed, Grade II. A cemetery surrounds the church and was later extended as a civil cemetery. St. David's church, in the centre of the village, now acts as the parish church.

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[[Image:Eglwys rhosllannerchrugog.png|thumb|right|275px| ]]The parish church of St. John the Evangelist, built on the outskirts of the village in 1852, was consecrated on 4 October 1853. Although now closed, the building is listed, Grade II. A cemetery surrounds the church and was later extended as a civil cemetery. St. David's church, in the centre of the village, now acts as the parish church.

The development of the village can be attributed largely to the coal seams of north-east Wales that pass beneath it, leading to the establishment of a large coal mining community during the 18th century. A symbol of Rhos' coal-mining heritage is seen in the "Stiwt", the miners' institute on Broad Street. This was erected and paid for by the miners, during the general strike of 1926, as a social and cultural centre for the community.

The development of the village can be attributed largely to the coal seams of north-east Wales that pass beneath it, leading to the establishment of a large coal mining community during the 18th century. A symbol of Rhos' coal-mining heritage is seen in the "Stiwt", the miners' institute on Broad Street. This was erected and paid for by the miners, during the general strike of 1926, as a social and cultural centre for the community.

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The '''Welsh Religious Revival''' of 1904 had a major impact on Rhosllannerchrugog. The famous bardic line ''Beibl a Rhaw i Bobl y Rhos'' (English: ''a Bible and a Spade for the People of Rhos'') reflects the importance of both coal-mining and the chapels on the village's culture and heritage. The predominantly Welsh language churches and chapels impacted greatly on the linguistic and cultural profile of the area. One result of this is that although only nine miles from the English border and surrounded by English-speaking villages, Welsh is still spoken as a community language in Rhosllannerchrugog.

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The '''Welsh Religious Revival''' of 1904 had a major impact on Rhosllannerchrugog. The famous bardic line ''Beibl a Rhaw i Bobl y Rhos'' (English: ''a Bible and a Spade for the People of Rhos'') reflects the importance of both coal-mining and the chapels on the village's culture and heritage. The predominantly Welsh language churches and chapels impacted greatly on the linguistic and cultural profile of the area. One result of this is that although only nine miles from the English border and surrounded by English-speaking villages, Welsh is still spoken as a community language in Rhosllannerchrugog.

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For more information see [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/DEN/Rhosllanerchrugog/index.html Rhosllanerchrugog, Denbighshire at genuki.org.uk]<br>

Rhosllannerchrugog was part of the Wrexham Union which was created on 30 March 1837. A workhouse was built at '''Croesnewydd''' in [[Bersham, Wrexham|Bersham]]. The records of the Wrexham Union are now held at Denbighshire Record Office in '''Ruthin'''.

Rhosllannerchrugog was part of the Wrexham Union which was created on 30 March 1837. A workhouse was built at '''Croesnewydd''' in [[Bersham, Wrexham|Bersham]]. The records of the Wrexham Union are now held at Denbighshire Record Office in '''Ruthin'''.

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*Soar Scotch Baptist Cemetery, Aberderfyn, Ponciau

*Soar Scotch Baptist Cemetery, Aberderfyn, Ponciau

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The [http://www.clwydfhs.org.uk/ Clwyd Family History Society] have published the Monumental Inscriptions from Mynydd Seion and Soar Scotch Baptist cemeteries.

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The [http://www.clwydfhs.org.uk/ Clwyd Family History Society] have published the Monumental Inscriptions from '''Mynydd Seion''' and '''Soar''' Scotch Baptist cemeteries.

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A guide to genealogy in Rhosllannerchrugog, with information on where to find birth, baptism, marriage, death and burial records; census records; wills; cemeteries; maps; etc.

Rhosllannerchrugog (formerly written in English as Rhosllanerchrugog) is a village, community and ecclesiastical parish in the County Borough of Wrexham, Wales. The community contains the villages of Rhosllannerchrugog, Ponciau, Pant and Johnstown.

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History

Literally translated the name comes from the Welsh: rhos "moor"; llannerch "glade"; grugog "heathery" hence "Moor of the Heathery Glade." It is often known simply as Rhos. With a population of approximately 10,000 the modern community of Rhosllannerchrugog is one of the largest in Wales.

The village was originally within the ancient parish of Ruabon and the district was referred to as Morton Above (i.e. Morton, or moor town, above Offa's Dyke) or Morton Wallichorum (the Welsh Morton). In 1844 Morton Above became part of the newly created parish of Rhosllannerchrugog.

The parish church of St. John the Evangelist, built on the outskirts of the village in 1852, was consecrated on 4 October 1853. Although now closed, the building is listed, Grade II. A cemetery surrounds the church and was later extended as a civil cemetery. St. David's church, in the centre of the village, now acts as the parish church.

The development of the village can be attributed largely to the coal seams of north-east Wales that pass beneath it, leading to the establishment of a large coal mining community during the 18th century. A symbol of Rhos' coal-mining heritage is seen in the "Stiwt", the miners' institute on Broad Street. This was erected and paid for by the miners, during the general strike of 1926, as a social and cultural centre for the community.

The Welsh Religious Revival of 1904 had a major impact on Rhosllannerchrugog. The famous bardic line Beibl a Rhaw i Bobl y Rhos (English: a Bible and a Spade for the People of Rhos) reflects the importance of both coal-mining and the chapels on the village's culture and heritage. The predominantly Welsh language churches and chapels impacted greatly on the linguistic and cultural profile of the area. One result of this is that although only nine miles from the English border and surrounded by English-speaking villages, Welsh is still spoken as a community language in Rhosllannerchrugog.

Administration

Records

Census Records

Census records from 1841 to 1911 are available online. For access, see England Census Records and Indexes Online. Census records from 1841 to 1891 are also available on film through a Family History Center or at the Family History Library. The first film number is 104270.

The parish of Rhosllannerchrugog formed part of the Wrexham Registrar's District.

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1841

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1851

HO107/2502 folios 266-378

1861

RG9/4282 folios 64-74RG9/4283 folios 1-80

1871

RG10/5653 folios 76-189

1881

RG11/5512 folios 11-endRG11/5514 folio 124

1891

RG12/4612 folios 72-190RG12/4613 folio 1-153

1901

RG13/5216

Church Records

The following Rhosllannerchrugog Parish Registers have been deposited at the Denbighshire Records Office in Ruthin:

Poor Law Union Records

Rhosllannerchrugog was part of the Wrexham Union which was created on 30 March 1837. A workhouse was built at Croesnewydd in Bersham. The records of the Wrexham Union are now held at Denbighshire Record Office in Ruthin.